Ralph C. Stone, Sr.

Ralph C. Stone, Sr. age 86 of Maryville, entered into New Life on Thursday, February 26, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in the Panama Canal, he met the love of his life, Rosa, and remained in government service until retired as a Federal Police Major and District Commander of the Atlantic Panama Canal Zone. Ralph was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, E. Clarence Stone and Clara Belle Stone-Petty; brother E. C. Stone, Jr.; sisters, Margaret Johnson, Nellie Jean Roberston, and Betty Parrish. Survived by his baby brother, Harold Dean Stone of Tullahoma, TN. Ralph is also survived by his devoted wife of over 60 years, Rosa A. Stone, and his children: daughters, Linda Rosa and son-in-law Rocklan King, Jr.; Clara and son-in-law Bill Kirchner, both of Walland, TN; Irma and son-in-law Rudy Mittermeier of Cookeville, TN; and his son, Ralph C. Stone, Jr. and daughter-in-law Teresa of Johnson City, TN. Grandchildren: Sonia Romero, Rocky King, Vickie Loper, Daniel Kirchner, Tim Kirchner, Darren Mittermeier, and Gabi Stephan; and nine great-grandchildren. Our Father, a devoted family man has gone home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Family and friends will assemble at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 for an interment service at West Millers Cove Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March, 3, 2015 in the Smith Trinity Chapel. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ralph C. Stone, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.